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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2017 5:36:36 GMT
For Rovers supporters who first attended games 50 or more years ago. Meeting up for lunch every few months but I don't know any more than that,is this a Supporters club initiative ? how do you find out more ? |
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Post by The Concept on Jun 14, 2017 11:47:42 GMT
For Rovers supporters who first attended games 50 or more years ago. Meeting up for lunch every few months but I don't know any more than that,is this a Supporters club initiative ? how do you find out more ? Contact details here: www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2017/june/bluediamondlaunch/ |
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Post by bluecamel on Jun 15, 2017 7:10:37 GMT
As someone who has supported and attended games 50+ years - Oh the pain.....
I find the lunch concept odd - working day 'Thursday' .. for those of us still a slave to the wage its a non-starter?
I suppose for those lucky enough to had retired - 'pre-work them till the grave' [Tory England] it might appeal?
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Post by dido on Jun 15, 2017 7:45:40 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 9:00:16 GMT
Its a Tory Cabal
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Post by bluecamel on Jun 15, 2017 16:01:30 GMT
Hmmm Tory Cabal - don't they work us poor plebs to the grave? [What's retirement Dad?]
I suppose sat around discussing 'Double Diamond - works wonders'
or 'Hofmeister and Follow the bear' on a wet Thursday afternoon
might appeal to a certain generation.
That's it I'm booking every Thursday off between now and the new year!!
Watney' s Red Label ............ there's a thread developing here - a blurry one
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 16:25:05 GMT
For Rovers supporters who first attended games 50 or more years ago. Meeting up for lunch every few months but I don't know any more than that,is this a Supporters club initiative ? how do you find out more ? Contact details here: www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2017/june/bluediamondlaunch/Thanks for that. I will be interested in that,maybe PressureDrop and Badbloodash will be too ?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 16:28:26 GMT
Hmmm Tory Cabal - don't they work us poor plebs to the grave? [What's retirement Dad?] I suppose sat around discussing 'Double Diamond - works wonders' or 'Hofmeister and Follow the bear' on a wet Thursday afternoon might appeal to a certain generation. That's it I'm booking every Thursday off between now and the new year!! Watney' s Red Label ............ there's a thread developing here - a blurry one Watneys Red Barrel,Johnny Walker Red Label wasn't it ? I think the discussion will be more about Alfie Biggs and Alex Munro rather than keg beers and watery lager (well I hope so anyway).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 17:13:25 GMT
Hmmm Tory Cabal - don't they work us poor plebs to the grave? [What's retirement Dad?] I suppose sat around discussing 'Double Diamond - works wonders' or 'Hofmeister and Follow the bear' on a wet Thursday afternoon might appeal to a certain generation. That's it I'm booking every Thursday off between now and the new year!! Watney' s Red Label ............ there's a thread developing here - a blurry one Watneys Red Barrel,Johnny Walker Red Label wasn't it ? I think the discussion will be more about Alfie Biggs and Alex Munro rather than keg beers and watery lager (well I hope so anyway).
Definition of who is real in this age group What was the beer served on two wood planks in the North Stand at Half Time. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 18:15:13 GMT
Watneys Red Barrel,Johnny Walker Red Label wasn't it ? I think the discussion will be more about Alfie Biggs and Alex Munro rather than keg beers and watery lager (well I hope so anyway).
Definition of who is real in this age group What was the beer served on two wood planks in the North Stand at Half Time. As I was 8 when I first went to Eastville and we stood on the Open end I don't know the answer to this,however I did go in the North enclosure a couple of times so I will guess that the beer wasn't Smiles ! Later I did go into the 'glasshouse' in the South stand after a game,they served the beer in glasses up there not on planks,I think that the lager was Skol but I wouldn't swear to it.
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Post by badbloodash on Jun 16, 2017 5:17:38 GMT
Thanks for that. I will be interested in that,maybe PressureDrop and Badbloodash will be too ?
Alright for you retired people some of us still work everyday .the anniversary of my first game coming up sept 1967 glos cup at eastville sure it went to penalties god that makes me feel old |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 12:27:58 GMT
I was two when I was carried to my first game in 1962 apparently but my first real memory was 1969 Gloucestershire cup final. City won 5-0 at Eastville and I have felt sorry for Rovers ever since.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 13:50:38 GMT
Thanks for that. I will be interested in that,maybe PressureDrop and Badbloodash will be too ?
Alright for you retired people some of us still work everyday .the anniversary of my first game coming up sept 1967 glos cup at eastville sure it went to penalties god that makes me feel old Sorry to hear that you wont be going it would have been good to see you and Chris. I haven't retired yet but I have been winding down for 8 or 9 years,I will arrange to be at training or at a job where theres no mobile reception for those Thursdays. We should all meet up for a drink again sometime.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 14:18:59 GMT
I'm exactly half way towards being allowed to attend the Blue Diamond club. I hope it still exists in twenty five years time in order for me to be able to legitimately object to its ageist entry rules without it looking like I'm jealous.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 14:49:17 GMT
I'm exactly half way towards being allowed to attend the Blue Diamond club. I hope it still exists in twenty five years time in order for me to be able to legitimately object to its ageist entry rules without it looking like I'm jealous. By coincidence I was thinking about this earlier,when you look around at matches the majority of the crowd look over 40,it does make me wonder how clubs will manage in 25 years time when a large percentage of people who go now are dead or to old to attend any more.
There is no age restriction as far as I am aware, partners ( and I guess Carers) are able to attend.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Jun 16, 2017 18:43:41 GMT
Hmmmmm in traditional wedding anniversaries, next year I'm pearl!
1st Paper
2nd Cotton
3rd Leather
4th Linen
5th Wood
6th Iron
7th Copper/Wool
8th Bronze/Pottery
9th Willow/Copper
10th Aluminium/Tin
11th Steel
12th Silk/Linen
13th Lace
14th Ivory
15th Crystal
20th China
25th Silver
30th Pearl/Ivory
35th Coral
40th Ruby
45th Sapphire
50th Gold Gold
55th Emerald
60th Diamond Diamond
65th Blue Sapphire
70th Platinum
80th Oak
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Jun 16, 2017 18:46:14 GMT
Sorry, pearl... 1978 first match. 10 years time I'm eligible!
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Post by The Concept on Jun 16, 2017 19:39:39 GMT
Seems like a great initiative.
People retire at different stages in life, and those that qualify, but are still working, could take a half day if keen to join in.
It sounds like a Probus Club set up, with dinner and speakers, but maybe less formal; or the Masons without the dodgy handshakes, and whatever else.
This follows on from other Community Trust schemes like 'Extra Time', which have proven an excellent way for the more mature supporter to help cope with things like alzheimers. 'Blue Diamond Club' might not be aimed at the same people as 'Extra Time', but it will certainly be something to help with general wellbeing, where folk are able to get together and reminisce about old times.
50 years? Surely that should be 'Blue Gold Club', or even 'Golden Blues Club'? Diamond would be for 60 years supporting.
Or am I missing something?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 20:50:28 GMT
Hmmmmm in traditional wedding anniversaries, next year I'm pearl! 1st Paper 2nd Cotton 3rd Leather 4th Linen 5th Wood 6th Iron 7th Copper/Wool 8th Bronze/Pottery 9th Willow/Copper 10th Aluminium/Tin 11th Steel 12th Silk/Linen 13th Lace 14th Ivory 15th Crystal 20th China 25th Silver 30th Pearl/Ivory 35th Coral 40th Ruby 45th Sapphire 50th Gold Gold 55th Emerald 60th Diamond Diamond 65th Blue Sapphire 70th Platinum 80th Oak My marriage didn't make the paper anniversary by 2 months, quite sad really as paper would have come in handy for all those letters to the solicitor.
Which match in 78 was your first ? My first Rovers match was April 1st (67)....
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Jun 17, 2017 6:17:41 GMT
Hmmmmm in traditional wedding anniversaries, next year I'm pearl! 1st Paper 2nd Cotton 3rd Leather 4th Linen 5th Wood 6th Iron 7th Copper/Wool 8th Bronze/Pottery 9th Willow/Copper 10th Aluminium/Tin 11th Steel 12th Silk/Linen 13th Lace 14th Ivory 15th Crystal 20th China 25th Silver 30th Pearl/Ivory 35th Coral 40th Ruby 45th Sapphire 50th Gold Gold 55th Emerald 60th Diamond Diamond 65th Blue Sapphire 70th Platinum 80th Oak My marriage didn't make the paper anniversary by 2 months, quite sad really as paper would have come in handy for all those letters to the solicitor.
Which match in 78 was your first ? My first Rovers match was April 1st (67)....
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